Adding= Sum
What are those kind of words for subtract
divide
and multiply?
I am not for sure what they are called.
The answers to these processes are
subtraction -- difference
division -- quotient
multiplication -- product
Thank you Ms.Sue
You're welcome, Sam.
The words for subtract, divide, and multiply, similar to "sum" for addition, are called mathematical operations. Each operation has its own terminology:
1. Subtract: The mathematical operation of taking away one quantity from another is called subtraction. The result is called the difference. For example, if you subtract 3 from 7, the difference is 4.
2. Divide: The mathematical operation of splitting a quantity into equal parts is called division. The result is called the quotient. For example, if you divide 10 by 2, the quotient is 5.
3. Multiply: The mathematical operation of combining two or more quantities to find their total value is called multiplication. The result is called the product. For example, if you multiply 4 by 3, the product is 12.
To perform these operations, you need to follow specific rules and use appropriate symbols. Here's a brief explanation of the symbols used for each operation:
- Subtract: The symbol used for subtraction is the minus sign (-). For example, 7 - 3 = 4.
- Divide: The symbol used for division is the division sign (/) or the obelus (÷). For example, 10 ÷ 2 = 5 or 10 / 2 = 5.
- Multiply: The symbol used for multiplication is the asterisk (*) or the cross (×). For example, 4 × 3 = 12 or 4 * 3 = 12.
Using these symbols and understanding the terms "difference," "quotient," and "product" will help you perform these mathematical operations accurately.